Same-Day Pizza Dough & Garlic Bread That’ll Save Your Craving Day

Because Waiting 24 Hours for Pizza Dough Is for People Who Plan Their Lives—Here’s a Same-Day Recipe That Actually Delivers (With Garlic Bread, Obviously).

I never want to wait until tomorrow (#instantGratification). Whether you’re craving a classic Margherita or loaded veggie supreme, this same-day pizza dough will rise to the occasion (literally). Forgot to buy the other pizza ingrediants for this same-day action? Do a just-as-delicious garlicky garlic bread instead.

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🕓 Total Time: ~1.5 hours

(Prep: 20 min | Rise: 60 min | Bake: 10 min)

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🧂 Ingredients

For the Pizza Dough (makes two 10-12in medium size za’s):

• 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
• 1 ¼ cups (300ml) warm water (~105°F/40°C)
• 2 tsp sugar
• 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) instant dry yeast
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 ½ tsp salt

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🥣 Pizza Dough – Step by Step

1. Activate Yeast (5 min)

In a large bowl, mix warm 300ml water, 2 tsp sugar, and 1 packet of yeast. Let it sit until it gets foamy (about 5 minutes); this proves your yeast still got soul.

2. Make the Dough (10 min)

Add 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 ½ tsp salt, and 440g of flour. Stir until it comes together, then knead on a floured surface for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Pro Tip: If it’s sticky, add a tablespoon of flour at a time. If it’s too dry, sprinkle a bit more water.

3. Let It Rise (60 min)

Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover it with a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled.

4. Shape & Bake (10 min)

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Roll out the dough, top with sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings. Bake on a preheated pizza stone or baking sheet for 8–12 minutes until golden and bubbly.

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🧄 Garlic Bread – While the Pizza Bakes

🧂 Ingredients:

• About ½ of the pizza dough recipe (or ~250g dough)
• 2 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
• ¾ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp dried parsley or Italian seasoning
• Pinch of salt
• Optional: shredded mozzarella or parmesan

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🔥 Instructions:

Optional: Sprinkle cheese on top while hot.

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

Roll the dough

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle about ½ inch thick.

Slice into strips (~1 inch wide) for breadsticks, or keep whole for a big slab of garlic bread.

Mix your garlic butter

Combine melted butter or olive oil with garlic powder, parsley, and salt.

Brush it on

Place dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Brush generously with the garlic butter. Save some for later.

Bake

Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown and puffy.

Finishing move

Once out of the oven, brush with remaining garlic butter.

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🍴 Serving Suggestions

• Pair with: A crisp salad, chilled soda, or a glass of red wine.
• Leftovers? Pizza dough keeps well in the fridge for 2 days or in the freezer for up to a month.

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💬 Final Thoughts

🧀 Want Cheesy Pull-Aparts?

Cut the dough into squares and place them in a greased baking dish. Brush with garlic butter and bake for 20–22 min until bubbly and golden.

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This version is perfect as a pizza-night appetizer, a side, or—let’s be honest—the main event. Want me to format it as a sidebar in your blog or combine all garlic bread options into one “choose your own adventure” section?